Crackle - The Best of Bauhaus
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Crackle – The Best of Bauhaus, sometimes referred to simply as Crackle, is a greatest hits
compilation
by the gothic rock
band Bauhaus
. The album was released in 1998, during the band's Resurrection Tour. It includes remastered versions of some of their single hits and most popular songs.
Crackle is a considerably shorter compilation of Bauhaus' work than their previous 'best of
' albums 1979-1983: Volume 1 and 1979-1983: Volume 2, and was described in a review in Allmusic as an excellent single-disc overview of the group's work.
A booklet accompanying the CD contains photographs, excerpts from the lyrics, credits, discography and a poem.
except where noted
Tracks 1 and 2 are from the LP In the Flat Field
Tracks 3, 8, and 9 are from the LP Mask
Track 4 is from a 1979 single, and is the first and only CD appearance of the original version (not counting the CD re-releases of the single)
Track 5 is from a 1983 single, later added to reissues of Burning From The Inside
Track 6 is a new edit of a song that originally appeared on Burning From The Inside
Track 7 is from the LP The Sky's Gone Out
Track 10 is an alternate version of a song originally from the LP Mask
Track 11 is from a 1982 single, later added to reissues of The Sky's Gone Out
Tracks 12, 13 and 16 are 1980 singles, later added to reissues of In the Flat Field
Track 14 is an alternate version of a song originally from the LP The Sky's Gone Out
Track 15 is from the LP Burning From The Inside
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
compilation
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by the gothic rock
Gothic rock
Gothic rock is a musical subgenre of post-punk and alternative rock that formed during the late 1970s. Gothic rock bands grew from the strong ties they had to the English punk rock and emerging post-punk scenes...
band Bauhaus
Bauhaus (band)
Bauhaus was an English rock band formed in Northampton in 1978. The group consisted of Peter Murphy , Daniel Ash , Kevin Haskins and David J . The band was originally Bauhaus 1919 before they dropped the numerical portion within a year of formation...
. The album was released in 1998, during the band's Resurrection Tour. It includes remastered versions of some of their single hits and most popular songs.
Crackle is a considerably shorter compilation of Bauhaus' work than their previous 'best of
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
' albums 1979-1983: Volume 1 and 1979-1983: Volume 2, and was described in a review in Allmusic as an excellent single-disc overview of the group's work.
A booklet accompanying the CD contains photographs, excerpts from the lyrics, credits, discography and a poem.
Track listing
All tracks by BauhausBauhaus (band)
Bauhaus was an English rock band formed in Northampton in 1978. The group consisted of Peter Murphy , Daniel Ash , Kevin Haskins and David J . The band was originally Bauhaus 1919 before they dropped the numerical portion within a year of formation...
except where noted
- "Double Dare" – 4:53
- "In the Flat Field" – 5:02
- "The Passion of LoversThe Passion of Lovers"The Passion of Lovers" is the sixth single released by British gothic rock band Bauhaus. It was released in 7" format on the Beggar's Banquet label. The initial copies came with the lyrics on a printed insert...
" – 3:53 - "Bela Lugosi's DeadBela Lugosi's Dead"Bela Lugosi's Dead" is a gothic rock song written by the band Bauhaus. The song was the band's first single, released in August 1979, and is often considered to be the first gothic rock record released. It did not enter the UK charts. The b-side features the song "Boys" and some versions also...
" – 9:36 - "Sanity AssassinSanity Assassin"Sanity Assassin" is the final single released by British gothic rock band Bauhaus. It was a fan club only release....
" – 4:11 - "She's in PartiesShe's in Parties"She's in Parties" is the tenth single released by British gothic rock band Bauhaus. It was released in 7" and 12" format on the Beggar's Banquet label...
(edit)" – 3:56 - "Silent Hedges" – 3:11
- "Hollow Hills" – 4:48
- "Mask" – 4:37
- "Kick in the EyeKick in the Eye"Kick in the Eye" is the fifth single released by British gothic rock band Bauhaus. It was released in 7 and 12 inch format as BEG54 and BEG54T with the same track listing and reached number 59 on the UK Singles Chart.-Song appearances:...
(alternate version)" – 3:37 - "Ziggy StardustZiggy Stardust (song)"Ziggy Stardust" is a song written by David Bowie in 1972 for the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. The name Stardust was inspired by the Legendary Stardust Cowboy...
" (David BowieDavid BowieDavid Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
) – 3:14 - "Dark EntriesDark Entries"Dark Entries" is the second single released by British gothic rock band Bauhaus. It showcases the guitar playing of Daniel Ash and tight rhythm section of David J and Kevin Haskins...
" – 3:53 - "Terror Couple Kill ColonelTerror Couple Kill Colonel"Terror Couple Kill Colonel" is the third single released by British gothic rock band Bauhaus. Original sleeves were printed on a textured fabric. Two versions of this record exist; each having a different recording of "Terror Couple Kill Colonel" on the B-side...
" – 4:24 - "Spirit (alternate version)" – 3:46
- "Burning from the Inside" – 9:23
- "Crowds" – 3:14
Tracks 1 and 2 are from the LP In the Flat Field
In the Flat Field
In the Flat Field is the debut album by British gothic rock band Bauhaus, released in October 1980 on 4AD.-Recording:Following a 30-date tour, Bauhaus set out to Southern Studios in London to record their first album. As the band had a clear conception of what they wanted the record to sound like,...
Tracks 3, 8, and 9 are from the LP Mask
Mask (Bauhaus album)
"Harry" was recorded on January 26, 1979 at Beck Studios. It, along with "In Fear of Dub" and "Ear Wax", had been released on an EP. The other songs were released as singles.-Omnibus Edition bonus discs:...
Track 4 is from a 1979 single, and is the first and only CD appearance of the original version (not counting the CD re-releases of the single)
Track 5 is from a 1983 single, later added to reissues of Burning From The Inside
Burning from the Inside
-Personnel:*Peter Murphy – vocals, guitar*Daniel Ash – guitar, vocals*David J – bass, vocals*Kevin Haskins – drums-Production:*Arranged and produced by Bauhaus*Engineered and mixed by Derek Tomkins and Ted Sharp*Mastered by Arun Chakraverty...
Track 6 is a new edit of a song that originally appeared on Burning From The Inside
Burning from the Inside
-Personnel:*Peter Murphy – vocals, guitar*Daniel Ash – guitar, vocals*David J – bass, vocals*Kevin Haskins – drums-Production:*Arranged and produced by Bauhaus*Engineered and mixed by Derek Tomkins and Ted Sharp*Mastered by Arun Chakraverty...
Track 7 is from the LP The Sky's Gone Out
The Sky's Gone Out
-Song appearances:*"Ziggy Stardust" was used in The Ongoing History of New Music episode "What's the Big Deal About Bauhaus?", from 1998.-Personnel:*Peter Murphy — vocals, guitar*Daniel Ash — guitar*David J — bass...
Track 10 is an alternate version of a song originally from the LP Mask
Mask (Bauhaus album)
"Harry" was recorded on January 26, 1979 at Beck Studios. It, along with "In Fear of Dub" and "Ear Wax", had been released on an EP. The other songs were released as singles.-Omnibus Edition bonus discs:...
Track 11 is from a 1982 single, later added to reissues of The Sky's Gone Out
The Sky's Gone Out
-Song appearances:*"Ziggy Stardust" was used in The Ongoing History of New Music episode "What's the Big Deal About Bauhaus?", from 1998.-Personnel:*Peter Murphy — vocals, guitar*Daniel Ash — guitar*David J — bass...
Tracks 12, 13 and 16 are 1980 singles, later added to reissues of In the Flat Field
In the Flat Field
In the Flat Field is the debut album by British gothic rock band Bauhaus, released in October 1980 on 4AD.-Recording:Following a 30-date tour, Bauhaus set out to Southern Studios in London to record their first album. As the band had a clear conception of what they wanted the record to sound like,...
Track 14 is an alternate version of a song originally from the LP The Sky's Gone Out
The Sky's Gone Out
-Song appearances:*"Ziggy Stardust" was used in The Ongoing History of New Music episode "What's the Big Deal About Bauhaus?", from 1998.-Personnel:*Peter Murphy — vocals, guitar*Daniel Ash — guitar*David J — bass...
Track 15 is from the LP Burning From The Inside
Burning from the Inside
-Personnel:*Peter Murphy – vocals, guitar*Daniel Ash – guitar, vocals*David J – bass, vocals*Kevin Haskins – drums-Production:*Arranged and produced by Bauhaus*Engineered and mixed by Derek Tomkins and Ted Sharp*Mastered by Arun Chakraverty...
Personnel
- Daniel Ash – Guitar
- Coleman Barks – Translation
- Dominic Davies – Photography
- John Dent – Remastering
- Antoine Giacomoni – Portraits
- Kevin Haskins – Percussion, Drums
- David J – Bass
- Mitch Jenkins – Portraits
- Peter Murphy – Vocals
- Timothy O'Donnell – Design
- Rumi – Poetry
- Steve Webbon – Coordination